The day slightly petering out here now that there's no real rush from England to set a declaration total and Australia have no interest in taking the new ball. Four overs left in the day.

7/20/2013 4:49:27 PM

Reverse sweep from Root

by Charles Reynolds on Jul 20, 2013 at 4:50 PM

7/20/2013 4:51:09 PM

England 314/5 (Root 162, Bairstow 11)

Bairstow launches Smith high over his head down the ground for four as England's lead approaches 550.

7/20/2013 4:53:54 PM

England 333/5 (Root 176, Bairstow 11)

Boom... As Kevin Pietersen might tweet. You wait all innings for a six and then Root smashes two in three balls. Massive over for England they add 18 runs - Australia are looking increasingly ragged. 50 partnership up between the two.

7/20/2013 4:59:14 PM

England 333/5 (Root 176, Bairstow 11)

A maiden from Agar to end the day. Lord's echoes with cries of ROOOOOT. What a performance from him today. He finishes on 176 not out.